Staff Physician, ICU Nocturnist, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine- Santa Monica

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Santa Monica
Aug 06, 2025
Description The UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking a part-time or full-time clinician to provide inpatient care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. This position is responsible for the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of ICU patients, including both new admissions and existing patients. The clinician will provide care for a broad spectrum of critical conditions, including but not limited to: Circulatory shock Respiratory failure Liver and renal failure Infectious complications Hemorrhage Endocrinologic, hematologic/oncologic, and neurologic emergencies Multi-organ failure Post-operative management following surgical interventions Shifts are currently scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM and may be subject to change based on departmental needs. The schedule includes coverage during both weekdays and weekends/holidays. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative ICU environment and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The base salary range for this position is 142,100-348,100. Qualifications ABIM Board Certified or Board-Eligible in Critical Care Medicine or Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Practice C-I-CARE phone etiquette during all phone interactions Always exercise courtesy whenever patients, family members, visitors and co-workers are present. Respect privacy and dignity of our patients, family members, visitors and co-workers. Maintain professionalism in the presence of patients, their families, visitors and co-workers Observe departmental Patient Experience plan, competencies and practices. Act as a role model, verbally and behaviorally demonstrating skill, enthusiasm, positive problem solving, commitment and loyalty to the profession and the organization. Participate in positive problem solving by providing suggestions and possible solutions to identified concerns/problems in the work place. Comply with Health System Workplace Conduct Policy Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job Comply with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards Adhere to all Hospital Policies and Procedures Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module Adhere to current organizational Performance Improvement priorities. Practice C-I-CARE when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, or internal customers. Respond to patient and/or family questions and requests with immediacy. Other duties, including: California Licensed or Licensed-Eligible MD Degree